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French Language Theatre Outside Quebec

Franco-Canadian theatres outside of Quebec are active in almost every province: Théâtre populaire d’Acadie in Caraquet, New Brunswick; the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario; Théâtre Français de Toronto; Cercle Molière in St. Boniface, Manitoba; Troupe du Jour in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui in Edmonton, Alberta; Théâtre la Seizième in Vancouver, British Columbia. There is a wide range of amateur, semi-professional and professional activity across the country.

Much of this activity is related to schools programs, and the presentation of the works of Molière. However, companies like Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, Théâtre de la Vieille 17, Troupe du Jour are creating new works.

Several important francophone theatre artists are non-Quebeckers, among them Jean-Marc Dalpé, Viola Léger, and Antonine Maillet.

In March, 2000, Newfoundland and Labrador launched a new festival, Francophonie Week, aimed at promoting francophone culture in the province. L'Association francophonie de Saint Jean presented the play Copin, copine by Edwidge Herbiet as part of the festival.

In June, 2000, 72 artists representing 13 companies, under the name l'Association des theatres francophones du Canada, met in Edmonton to discuss their mutual concerns.

Profile by Gaetan Charlebois. Additional information provided by Alvina Ruprecht.

Last updated 2020-11-02